Alpine Lady's Mantle
Alchemilla alpina
UK Green ListModerate📍 High fells
Season
Year-round. Flowers June to August.
Best time of day
Morning. Dew on leaves.
Lake District
The high fells. Helvellyn. Upland grassland. That silver. Silky leaves. June to August. Alpine. Several lady's mantles. Alpine has silky leaves.
UK population
Localised. Upland. Northern Britain.
Overview
Alpine lady's mantle has silky leaves. That silver. The high fells. Helvellyn. June to August. Alpine. Several lady's mantles. Alpine is the silky one. Common lady's mantle is hairless.
At a Glance
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Habitat | Upland grassland · Mountain · Alpine |
| UK population | Localised. Upland. Northern Britain. |
| Lake District | The high fells. Helvellyn. Upland grassland. That silver. Silky leaves. June to August. Alpine. Several lady's mantles. Alpine has silky leaves. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Upland grassland, mountain. The high fells, Helvellyn. That silver. Silky leaves. Alpine.
Identification
Silky leaves. Silver. Alpine. Several species. Alpine has silky leaves.
Viewing & Photography Tips
The high fells. June to August. That silver. Silky leaves.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.